Core Insights - Shenzhen is enhancing its international business environment by developing a comprehensive payment infrastructure that integrates various payment methods and services to boost its global competitiveness [1] Group 1: Payment Infrastructure Upgrades - Shenzhen has established five one-stop service centers for foreign visitors at key transportation hubs, providing 24-hour services that integrate payment, tourism, communication, transportation, and immigration [2] - The city has achieved a 100% acceptance rate for foreign cards at Shenzhen Airport, with nearly 90% acceptance for digital currencies, and has distributed over 100,000 multilingual payment guides [2][3] Group 2: Consumer Spending Trends - In the first half of 2025, foreign visitors to Shenzhen made 85.88 million transactions totaling 11.81 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 29% and 35% respectively [3] - Hong Kong residents accounted for 58.66 million transactions worth 7.04 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 22% and 25% [3] Group 3: Innovative Payment Solutions - Shenzhen has introduced a new "immediate refund" tax refund service at shopping locations, allowing consumers to receive tax refunds instantly at the point of sale, significantly improving efficiency [4] - The city has expanded payment options in public transport, integrating various payment methods including digital wallets and cross-border payment solutions [4] Group 4: Cross-Border Payment Innovations - The launch of the "Cross-Border Payment Pass" facilitates seamless cross-border transactions between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, allowing users to transfer funds easily via mobile banking [5] - The number of transactions and amounts processed through the cross-border payment system increased by 91.9% and 64.9% respectively in the first half of 2025 [5]

人民银行深圳市分行：截至3月末深圳辖内银行已为港人代理见证开户超40万户。据介绍，截至2025年3 月末，深圳超4.4万商户可刷外卡，4156台ATM机支持外卡取现，1645个银行网点、37家兑换特许机构 网点可兑换外币，发放数币硬钱包近3万张，兑换零钱包34.96万个。2025年1至3月，外籍人员在深非现 金支付交易笔数、金额同比分别增长28.09%、34.74%。(上海证券报) ...